Before You Call For Service - Whirlpool RF3010XEW0 Use And Care & Installation Instructions Manual

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BEFORE YOU CALL FOR SERVICE
Before you call for service, review this list. It may save you time and expense.
This list includes common
occurrences that are not the result of defective workmanship
or materials in the appliance.
Find your problem
here
OVEN AND SURFACE UNITS WILL
NOT WORK AT ALL.
Possible cause
The plug on the range is not properly plugged into the electrical outlet. BEFORE
CHECKING
PLUG, DISCONNECT
THE RANGE POWER
SUPPLY AT THE
HOUSEHOLD DISTRIBUTION
PANEL BY REMOVING
THE FUSE OR
SWITCHING
OFF THE CIRCUIT BREAKER.
The circuit breaker in your home has been tripped or a fuse has been blown.
OVEN WILL NOT WORK.
The Oven Control is not properly set. See Page 7.
SURFACE UNITS WILL NOT WORK
The Surface Unit Controls are not properly set. Push in and turn to the desired setting.
The surface units are not plugged in solidly.
The drip pans are not set securely in the cooktop.
OVEN TEMPERATURE TOO HOT
Oven Thermostat Control operation in the Broil mode. Turn Oven Control to "OFF" and
OR TOO COLD
reset Oven Control rotating from "OFF" to the desired temperature.
BAKE ELEMENT CYCLES OFF AND
This is normal for the bake element to cycle as the oven temperature rises above and falls
ON.
below the set temperature.
SMOKE OR ODOR ON INITIAL
This is normal during the fi_t few times the oven is used.
OVEN OPERATION.
FOOD DOES NOT BROIL PROPERLY.
Oven Thermostat Control not set properly. See Broiling Section Page 11.
Improper rack position. See Broiling Section Page 11.
Improper cookware being used.
Improper use of aluminum foil.
FOOD DOES NOT BAKE EVENLY.
Oven Thermostat Control operation in the Broil mode. Turn Oven Control to "OFF" and
reset Oven Control rotating from "OFF' to the desired temperature.
Wrong oven rack location being used.
Incorrect cookware or improper size cookware is being used. See Pan Placement Page 9.
Vent tube obstructed. Clear vent opening located beneath one of the rear surface elements.
OVEN LIGHT DOES NOT WORK.
The oven light bulb is loose or defective. Tighten or replace. See Page 12.
The oven light switch is not "ON".
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